Findings of a study by TRL (Transport Research Laboratory) to assess UK aviation industry's compliance with the voluntary Code of Practice 'Access to Air Travel for Disabled People'.
"The Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) have produced this simple guide to help make flying an easier and more positive experience."
EC Regulation 1107 of 5 July 2006 specifies the conditions which operators in EU countries must meet for ensuring access to air travel by people with reduced mobility.
Guidelines by the Canadian Transportation Agency to help air, rail and ferry terminal operators implement the provisions of the Canadian Code of Practice on Passenger Terminal Accessibility, to make their operations more accessible for persons with disabilities.
At a congress held last week by the European Network for Accessible Tourism (ENAT), over 200 representatives from international disability organisations, tourist boards and private enterprise came to the overwhelming conclusion that accessible tourism is the fastest-growing business opportunity in the tourism industry.
This report updates the Commission’s first analysis of the European tourism sector and extends it to the tourism industry of the enlarged Community. It provides a solid statistical overview and analysis of tourism demand, the competitiveness of the industry, employment and innovation.
The project aims at offering travelling, volunteering, learning, intercultural and income generation opportunities to people over 55 years old from 10 countries.
